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We remember William Carpenter Tilley
We remember William Carpenter Tilley
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
Badgeworth, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8812635
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Albert John Tilley
Source:8812308
1882
1888
sibling
Eva Ellen Tilley
Source:8812308
1888
1891
employment
Carpenter's Apprentice
Badgeworth, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8812308
1891
1891
location
Badgeworth, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8812308
1891
1907
employment
Waiter
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8812262
1st April 1907
1907
marriage
Eliza Phipps
Source:8812262
1st April 1907
1907
location
6 Eldon Road, St Agnes, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8812262
1st April 1907
1908
children
Ellen Winifred Tilley
Source:8809745
1908
1908
location
Paddington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8809745
1908
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8809745
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Contractors Cost Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:8809745
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Harefield Road, South Tottenham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8809745
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Grace Helena Tilley
Source:8809745
1911
1913
children
Cyril Henry Phipps Tilley
Source:8812270
4th April 1913
1913
location
Brent Broad, Brent Knoll, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8812270
4th April 1913
1913
employment
Carter
Burnham, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8812270
1913
1916
location
6 Eldon Road, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8812668
5th December 1916
service
British Army
Private
19430
Dorsetshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8813443
1916
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7082972
23rd December 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7082972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Carpenter |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Tilley |
| Source | 8812237 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Harefield Road, South Tottenham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Eldon Road, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th December 1916 | |
| 6 Eldon Road, St Agnes, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1907 | |
| Badgeworth, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Badgeworth, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Brent Broad, Brent Knoll, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th April 1913 | |
| Paddington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19430 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Winifred Tilley | daughter | 1908 | |
| Grace Helena Tilley | daughter | 1911 | |
| Cyril Henry Phipps Tilley | son | 4th April 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Tilley | mother | ||
| Henry Tilley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert John Tilley | brother | 1882 | |
| Eva Ellen Tilley | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Phipps | wife | 1st April 1907 |
Media
Media
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Birth Certificate of William Carpenter TilleyShows he was born in Badgeworth, SomersetContributed by:
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Marriage Cert of William Tilley & Eliza PhippsShows marriage Between William Carpenter Tilley and Eliza Phipps in St Agnes Church, BristolContributed by:
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Berth Certificate of Cyril TilleyShows Birth of Cyril Henry Phipps Tilley in Brent Broad, Brent Knoll, SomersetContributed by:
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Headstone of William Carpenter TilleyAncre British Cemetry, France. Plot VIII, Row C, Grave 13.Contributed by:
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1881 Census Badgeworth, Somerset, UKShows William living with his parents and Grand Parents in Badgeworth, Somerset, UKContributed by:
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Letter From ChildrenThis letter was found in his pocket after his death and returned to his widow Eliza Tilley.Contributed by:
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Tilley Family 1916Eliza Tilley, Grace Tilley, Cyril Tilley, Nellie Tilley and William Carpenter Tilley. Probably taken in 1916 Before he left for FranceContributed by:
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William Carpenter TilleyProbably taken before he left for France in 1916
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Transcription of newspaper articleI believe this is the transcription of an article that appeared in a local newspaper, probably done by William's daughter Nellie. I have not yet found the article.Contributed by:
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Obituary Of Private William Carpenter TilleyPublished in the Burnham Gazette & Somerset Advertiser - 20th January 1917 Page 5Contributed by:
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War Diary 5 Battalion Dorsetshire RegimentWar Diary for December 1916 listing 2 killed on December 23rd, who were William Tilley and Victor DarbyContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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5th Battalion Dorsetshire RegimentMore about 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | John107909 | |
| Birth Certificate of William Carpenter Tilley | John107909 | |
| Marriage Cert of William Tilley & Eliza Phipps | John107909 | |
| Berth Certificate of Cyril Tilley | John107909 | |
| CWGC Memorial | John107909 | |
| Headstone of William Carpenter Tilley | John107909 | |
| 1891 Census | John107909 | |
| 1881 Census Badgeworth, Somerset, UK | John107909 | |
| Letter From Children | John107909 | |
| Tilley Family 1916 | John107909 | |
| William Carpenter Tilley | John107909 | |
| Transcription of newspaper article | John107909 | |
| Obituary Of Private William Carpenter Tilley | John107909 | |
| War Diary 5 Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment | John107909 |
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